Supplier Quality Engineer

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Overview
Are you passionate about driving supplier excellence and ensuring quality across complex manufacturing environments? Our client, a trusted supplier to the defence sector, is seeking a
Supplier Quality Engineer
to join their high-performing team in Gosport. This is a key role focused on supplier assurance, compliance, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced, regulated industry.
What You'll Be Doing
Product Assurance : Ensure supplier compliance with customer and regulatory requirements, including process controls, certifications, and qualifications. Root Cause Analysis : Lead investigations into non-conformances using structured problem-solving tools such as 8D and Ishikawa. Documentation Review : Approve release documentation including Certificates of Conformance (CofC) and First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR). NPI Support : Actively contribute to New Product Introduction (NPI) gated processes. Supplier Audits : Conduct audits, appraisals, and manage supplier approvals. Contract Review : Support the review and validation of technical and quality requirements in contracts. Performance Reporting : Collate and present KPIs for internal business reviews. Quality Culture : Champion continuous improvement and promote quality awareness across the organisation.
What You'll Bring
Lead Auditor certification (internal and supplier auditing). Lean Six Sigma Green Belt qualification. Solid experience in AS9100-compliant production and project environments. Proven ability in managing non-conformances and applying quality engineering tools. Strong communication skills - able to convey technical information clearly to suppliers, internal teams, and customers. Confident in presenting root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Why Join?
Work with a respected defence manufacturer on mission-critical projects. Be part of a collaborative and quality-driven team. Opportunity to influence supplier performance and drive real change. Due to the nature of their business this role requires a high level of security clearance and you should be eligible for SC as a minimum - please contact me for further details. Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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Location:
Gosport
Salary:
not provided
Category:
Manufacturing

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